Bid Manager

As a Bid Manager within our Rail business, you will be responsible for overseeing the production of high quality and winning bids and proposals that directly impact the success of the business.The role will involve the following:Collaborate with account management team to drive new bids and proposalsWork in line with company policies, processes and procedures, ensuring bid governance is in placeUpon Contract award, prepare, implement and ensure adoption of bid plans during handover to commercial and other stakeholders within the business.Develop and promote bid and proposal strategyPresent bid and approval documentation to SLT Team in line with company procedure.Prepare high quality documentation, including learnings and improvements for future bids and proposalsEngage with customers to maximize efficiencies for all stakeholdersDrive efficiencies and improvements within bids.Key responsibilities and Qualifications for this role:Have knowledge of procurement and frameworks within the Rail Business.Strong prior rail project experience involving Lineside Civils, Ops, Retail Comms, and M and E.A proactive and organised multi-tasker.Office Based RoleGood communication skills essential when briefing key stakeholders within the businessGood relationship builder with the client and internal teamsHigh standard of IT skills and open and able to develop knowledge of new bid systemsDelivering tender handovers to the Head of Pre-ConstructionWhat’s on offer for successful candidates?Competitive PAYE Salary28 days paid annual holidayCompany Pension schemeCycle to work schemeExcellent career progression opportunitiesAbout Kelly Group:Established in 1985 to support the emerging UK cable television market, Kelly Group has diversified to meet the needs of our clients. With over 40 years’ experience and customer service at the heart of our business, Kelly Group is renowned for building networks in collaboration with several major leading telecommunication service providers, delivering innovative multi-functional solutions - connecting people globally.Working across several industries including telecommunications, rail, metro, highways and fleet, Kelly Group operate nationally with 40+ operational centres and deliver a full suite of services. From the initial planning, design, notification through to installation, final commissioning and maintenance of networks, Kelly Group deliver a ‘one-stop solution’ to meet the needs of our clients and delight their customers.As a service provider, our workforce is our extended family, which is why we invest in their safety, training, careers, welfare, vehicles and tools they need to deliver excellence. With a workforce of circa 3500, 40+ national operational centres, 4 training hubs and a fleet of over 2500 vehicles, Kelly Group are committed to developing an excellent team, a fair culture and a safe working environment.The Kelly Group is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.If you feel you have the required experience and want to further your career with a long standing communications contractor, please ..... full job details .....